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AI Lead/Developer (Toronto, ON, CA, M5J 2V5)

@ TELUS
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Toronto or Edmonton or Burnaby or Vancouver or Calgary or Waterloo or Mississauga
$86k-$136k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:architecting solutions, designing pipelines, mentoring developers
Requirements Summary:6+ years software or data experience with 4+ years technical leadership; strong GenAI/ML, cloud (GCP, Microsoft Azure), SQL, data modeling, React, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, and RESTful API skills; degree in a related field.
Technical Tools Mentioned:GenAI, GCP, Microsoft Azure, SQL, React, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, RESTful APIs, LLMs, Machine Learning frameworks
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Job Description

Description

 

Turn AI Opportunities Into Reality — Lead full-stack development, mentor the next generation of AI engineers, and transform finance operations.

 

Join our team and what we’ll accomplish together

 

At TELUS, the Finance AI & Automation team drives our transformation into an AI-powered organization. In the AI Lead role, you will identify opportunities and build scalable AI-driven solutions while fostering innovation.

 

You’ll leverage technical expertise in GenAI and cloud architecture to build and maintain scalable, intelligent applications that deliver measurable business value. As a technical leader and mentor, you will be involved in full-stack development and partner with Finance leaders to turn AI opportunities into reality.

 

What you’ll do

 

  • Architect and develop AI/ML full-stack solutions and proof-of-concepts using GenAI technologies and cloud platforms (GCP/Azure)

  • Design and develop data pipelines, robust APIs that serve as foundations powering AI automations and transformative solutions

  • Facilitate process mapping sessions with finance SMEs to capture decision rules and identify potential solutions

  • Drive successful transitions for AI/ML tools from ideation through pilot to scaled deployment across the enterprise

  • Drive accountability through metrics tracking and transparent stakeholder communication

  • Lead technical design discussions, conduct architecture reviews, and mentor junior developers to foster best practices

 

Qualifications

 

What you bring

 

  • Proven 6-8 years of experience in software development or data management, with at least 4 years of technical leadership or architecting complex solutions

  • Advanced data handling and ETL skills, including Cloud Platforms (GCP, Azure), SQL, Data Modeling, and Cloud Data stores

  • Full stack development skills: Frontend (React, modern JavaScript/TypeScript) and Backend (Python, RESTful APIs)

  • Strong background in Machine Learning frameworks, GenAI platforms, LLMs, and agentic AI

  • Exceptional communication skills to present technical concepts to finance stakeholders and business leaders in accessible terms

  • Experience facilitating requirement gathering, design sessions, and technical/architectural reviews

  • Degree in Technology, Computer Science, Finance, Business, or a related field



Great-to-haves

 

  • Cloud certifications (GCP Professional or Azure Solutions Architect)

  • Familiarity with TELUS data platforms, tools, and AI governance frameworks

  • Prior AI squad or transformation initiative experience